INFORMATION

January 17, 18, & 19Hotel Captain CookAnchorage, AK

Delegate Assembly is NEA-Alaska’s annual meeting to set the direction for the organization by way of resolutions, new business items, legislative priorities, and approving the organization’s budget for the following year. Members from local associations across Alaska get together to discuss important issues they wish to have addressed by the statewide organization.

Diamond Parking Garage: Located between 4th and 5th Avenue, on K Street across from the Hotel Captain Cook. Diamond Parking has offered a discounted daily rate of $20 per day.

To obtain this discounted rate, pull up to the garage entrance(s) on 4th or 5th Ave., take the parking ticket from the gated entrance, park your car in the garage, and come inside the Hotel Captain Cook to the Steering & Rules registration area to receive your discount coupon and further information. Garage has limited capacity, available on a first come, first served basis.

Diamond Parking Lot: The “open lot” located at the corner of K Street, between 5th & 6th Avenue. There is no discounted rate available for this lot. 24-hour parking is available at a rate of $25 per day. NEA-Alaska will reimburse up to $20 per day with receipts.

Passes can be purchased daily, or up to 3 days at one time (Thursday through Saturday). Be sure to keep your pass visible at all times as this provides in & out access to the lot and parking in any numbered space.

Fletcher’s – Located on the main level, Fletcher’s serves up Italian cuisine in a classic English pub. Belly up to the bar for starters and a cocktail to be seated for full service dining. Named for Fletcher Christian, the man behind the historic mutiny on the Bounty, our seafaring ambiance extend to local and flavorful delights.
Hours: Open from 11:30 am to 1 am – Serving food until 12 Midnight.

Whale’s Tail – Shareable plates, handcrafted cocktails and a self-serve wine dispensing system create an atmosphere perfect for meeting up with friends. Cozy up to the fire, or swing by the bar for Kobe beef sliders and a martini.
Hours: Open Tues – Sun., 5 pm; Closing Tues – Thurs at 10 pm; and Fri and Sat at 2 am.

Crow’s Nest – Perched atop Tower 3, is known for its innovative French and New American fine dining cuisine, and for its outstanding wine list, coming from our 10,000-bottle wine cellar. The view cannot be beat with spectacular views of the Cook Inlet, Downtown Anchorage and the Chugach Mountains. Hours: Open Mon – Sat – 5 pm to 12 am.

When: Thursday, January 17th, 8:00am – 5:00pm, prior to the start of General Session at Delegate Assembly 2019.Why: We strongly encourage delegates from rural and small locals across the state to attend PARSA. This is an opportunity for delegates to come together to discuss and plan around common issues and to ensure their voices are heard within the larger delegation as statewide business is conducted.RSVP: Please check the PARSA box as you register for Delegate Assembly.

Please join in the fun and get to know your fellow delegates from around the state. There will be dancing with music provided by “DJ Joe Nizzo”, a “no-host” bar, and appetizers sponsored by Horace Mann. We’ll see you there!

Calling all New Delegates: Please join your fellow New Delegates from 4:30 – 6:30 pm, on Thursday evening for a complete overview of what it means to be a delegate, how the process works, and what you need to know to be an effective representative for your local. Topics will include:

Using your DA Notebook as a resource

Crafting effective NBI’s and Resolutions

Using Google Docs

The committee process

Parliamentary Procedure and General Assembly

All New Delegates will walk away from this session with a clear understanding of what it means to be a strong delegate. This is also an excellent opportunity for you to network and connect with your colleagues from around the state. We hope to see you there!

On Friday, January 18, from 1-1:30pm, the following groups are scheduled to meet: ESP, LGBTQ, Human and Civil Rights, Republican Caucus and Professional Teaching Practices Commission (PTPC). Please notify NEA-Alaska President Tim Parker by January 3rd if you would like to add a group to meet during this time.